"Whenever I marry," she continued after a pause which none interrupted, "I am resolved my husband shall not be a rival, but a foil to me." —Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Ask a friend to tell you about the last book she read that made a big impression on her, and chances are she will tell you about the characters. If I think about my own favorite books, the characters are what come to mind first. Creating interesting and memorable characters—especially main characters—can be the most thrilling part of writing. Of course, creating characters with depth and personality is far from easy. Even when you create a fascinating character, it's sometimes difficult to find ways to show all of the traits that make your character so special. One way to be sure that your character's strengths and weaknesses are vivid and unmistakable is to match your character with a foil. According to
Creating the Perfect Foil
Creating the Perfect Foil
Creating the Perfect Foil
"Whenever I marry," she continued after a pause which none interrupted, "I am resolved my husband shall not be a rival, but a foil to me." —Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Ask a friend to tell you about the last book she read that made a big impression on her, and chances are she will tell you about the characters. If I think about my own favorite books, the characters are what come to mind first. Creating interesting and memorable characters—especially main characters—can be the most thrilling part of writing. Of course, creating characters with depth and personality is far from easy. Even when you create a fascinating character, it's sometimes difficult to find ways to show all of the traits that make your character so special. One way to be sure that your character's strengths and weaknesses are vivid and unmistakable is to match your character with a foil. According to